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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48825 has 12,127 residents and 113 households (average 1.73 persons per household). The median age is 20.2 years, significantly younger than the state (40.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.7%, lower than the state average of 73.9%) and Black or African American (22.6%, much higher than the state average of 13.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	12,127Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	11,127Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	17,652.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$0Source: Census ACS

Households:	113Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	7.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,691	14,344	13,696	13,230	12,586	12,928	12,743	12,770	12,829	12,233	10,994	10,855	11,127
Decennial Census	12,596	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12,127	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 20.2

Male Median Age: 20.4

Female Median Age: 20

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69
Male	7	3	4	2,443	3,181	139	83	4	0	1	0	2	0	1
Female	6	6	3	3,171	2,939	112	2	3	1	2	4	6	1	3
Total	13	9	7	5,614	6,120	251	85	7	1	3	4	8	1	4

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,209	65.81%
Black:	2,741	21.97%
Hispanic:*	518	4.15%
Asian:	632	5.07%
American Indian:	59	0.47%
Hawaiian:	16	0.13%
Other:	299	2.40%
Total:	12,474	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,868	48.39%	20.4 years
Females:	6,259	51.61%	20.0 years
Total:	12,127	100%	20.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,206	91.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	111	1.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	132	1.19%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	678	7.28%
Total Population:	11,127	100%
Total Native Population:	10,317	92.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:	810	7.28%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($71,149), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $9,241 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $9,241 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Family Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median NonFamily Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Male Income	$12,981	$6,250	$11,250	$13,438	$0	$11,250	$8,919	$8,793	$8,964	$8,986	$0	$8,295	$9,241
Median Female Income	$16,319	$15,469	$11,250	$13,750	$0	$0	$15,417	$10,893	$10,083	$11,797	$13,125	$9,861	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,384	39.40%
Unemployed:	512	4.60%
Not In Labor Force:	6,231	56.00%
Total:	11,127	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,357	30.95%
Service:	1,593	36.34%
Sales and Office:	1,003	22.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	133	3.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	298	6.80%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,384	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($217,600), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	0	0.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3	100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	0	0.00%
Total:	3	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	0	0.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	0	0.00%
Renter Occupied:	3	100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3	100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	3	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	0	0.00%
Multi-Family Units:	3	100.00%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	3	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 49.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.80%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.00%). Public coverage is 8.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (40.00%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 666,666,766.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,766.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	0	0.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	0	0.00%
Some college, no degree:	128	48.85%
Associate's degree:	5	1.91%
Bachelor's degree:	102	38.93%
Graduate or professional degree:	27	10.31%
Total:	262	100%
High school or higher:	262	100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	129	49.24%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,346	82.82%
Public Insurance:	888	7.87%
No Insurance:	1,051	9.31%
Total:	11,285	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,234	90.69%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	-666,666,666.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0.00%
College or graduate school:	11,115	100.00%
Total:	11,115	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	East Lansing, Michigan
County:	Ingham County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	7:32:34 PM
Population:	12,127 [See All]
Area Code:	517
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.7266, -84.4772
Land Area:	0.687 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48825/zip-code-48825.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	29Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	29Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:	0Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lansing-East Lansing, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:	29620Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	470,434Source: Census
MSA:	Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:	0.687 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.026 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4227.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2624120Source: Census
Place Name:	East Lansing city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 48825 in East Lansing, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48825

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48825

Sources & References